ATOMIC ESPRESSO BAR - SUNTER, KELAPA GADING

A few days ago I went to this newly opened
coffee shop in Sunter called Atomic Espresso Bar. Thought I wanna briefly share
my experience with you here.

Atomic Espresso Bar is located in a Sunter
neighborhood located just behind Satya Negara hospital. For your information
it’s a very well known hospital and medical center with specialization in nerve
problems. My family is a loyal customer to the hospital and it’s really
recommended.

I am not exactly familiar with Sunter and
around, and if I can, I choose not to go to the North Jakarta, especially
Kelapa Gading because the traffic is so disgusting, even worse on bad days,
when I think Roxy and Thamrin are bad enough, my experience travelling to the
north is so cringe-worthy. Back to me being not familiar, I used “Waze” to help
me direct the road, it might not be exactly accurate but Waze will lead you to
the coffee shop, only it’s located towards the end of the road, not in the
middle.

From outside it didn’t have that coffee shop
atmosphere, that because the coffee shop was actually located inside an office
building with an actual reception area located in front of the entrance making
it less casual, Atomic Espresso Bar is located at the right.

The coffee bar area was quite small but somehow
homey. I prefer having my coffee there instead of the main sitting area which
to me felt like a karaoke waiting room… appreciated the unique round chairs tho
(they’re pretty!), I don’t know, sometimes I just feel happier and better when
having my coffee somewhere with better lighting.

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They currently have an on going promotion where
every drink is IDR 25k, had some of their signature coffee and best sellers
here. I forgot to ask what kind of beans they’re using so I actually had no
freaking idea, all I can remember was that the coffee had this decent acidity
and good aftertaste.

Rockets

It’s their signature coffee drink creation here
consisting of espresso rocks (ice cubes) served with steamed frothy full cream
milk and syrup if you fancy. THIS WAS STRONG with bold coffee flavor.

Cappuccino (double ristretto)

First of all, GORGEOUS latte art, I actually
like the balance of the coffee flavor, but something about the overall presence
that didn’t scream “creamy” for me. It was just a tad watery, but I believe
it’s something you can fix as the flavor was actually quite there yet.

Ketan Hitam LatteNow this was my favorite on the bunch! The ketan
hitam latte could potentially be mistaken as a taro latte (and from the color
too), but when you pay attention to details, you might notice that flavor point
where it’s really that signature “ketan hitam” flavor (don’t know how to explain
it). I like everything from the flavor, creaminess to the sweetness. A must
try!Pair their drinks with their beautiful quiche,
had the BBQ Chicken and Chicken Potato Cheese flavor (both IDR 32k) and both were
equally nice. The BBQ one had this bolder flavor (you got the savory with a
hint of sweet and just a little bit of tangy) while the Chicken Cheese was
somehow a bit expected.

Another one in the north and I believe more to
come, in the mean time best of luck Atomic Espresso Bar!